Letizia Jaccheri

Letizia Jaccheri is a computer science professor and gender equality activist based in Norway. Her research focuses on software engineering education, gender diversity in technology, and inclusive design for marginalized groups such as children with autism and individuals with intellectual disabilities. She has pioneered work on cybersecurity awareness for children through collaborative family games and participatory design methods involving parents and educators. Her projects emphasize societal impact, including initiatives to address gender imbalances in computing education and strategies to mitigate the IT talent shortage. Jaccheri has also contributed to understanding the mental health challenges faced by software engineers and the role of self-care in reducing gender disparities in tech pipelines.

• Research Interests: Gender equality in STEM, sustainable software practices, educational technology for vulnerable populations, and organizational change theories.
• Key Activities: Leadership in the EUGAIN network for gender balance, development of digital tools for healthcare follow-up, and exploration of blockchain's sustainability potential.

Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing participatory approaches and ethical considerations in technology development.